The 2020 Floyd Artisan Trail
Twenty-five trail sites in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Artisan Studios
Galleries & Shops
Farms & Farm Stores
Eat & Sleep
Note: the June 2020 tour has been postponed.
Check back soon for further details, as we determine a new date.
The Floyd Artisan Trail Tour features sites across Floyd County with activities at artisan home studios, galleries and shops, farms and farm markets, and restaurant and lodging sites.
Site activities include the sales and exhibit of fine art, hand-crafted and farm products, classes and demonstrations, and talks at sites throughout the county.
We’re Pleased to Present our Tour Listings
for the Artisan Trail, 2020
* Please Note: Not all of the trail tour sites have regular
business hours and due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most are closed to the public right now. Please contact specific sites to discuss visiting
their studios or purchasing their work.
Artisan Studios
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1. Abby Reczek Pottery
Homepage: reczekpottery.com
Shop Handmade Dinnerware: reczekpottery.com/dinnerware
477 Black Ridge Rd. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Functional, handmade pottery inspired by the Floyd landscape.
2. Calico and Old Lace
540-392-1302
3033 Daniels Run Road NE. Check, VA. 24072 *
I make all things quilted. Quilts, wall hangings, table mats, table
runners, baby quilts and more. I also make quilted clothing.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: Easy to find on Rt 615, Daniels Run Road from both 221 and Christiansburg.
3. Frog Hollow Pottery
540-250-0420
917 Harvestwood Road. Floyd, VA. 24091
Pottery and Studio Tour
4. Jessie Benson Fine Art
Homepage: jessiebensonfineart.com
Shop Page: jessiebensonfineart.com/shop/
540-488-4349
282 Alta View Drive SW. Willis, VA. 24380 *
Visit the studio of artist Jessie Benson and discover her unique beeswax and oil paintings. See many new works for sale and learn
about Jessie's original technique. Enjoy a spectacular view of Buffalo Mountain. Worth the drive!
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: Go to very end of Alta View Drive.
5. One of a Kind Studio and Gallery
540-745-6258 (h) 540-250-5078 (c)
182 Silverleaf Road. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
I express myself using many different materials. Melting glass to create lampwork beads and jewelry. Silk dyed scarves, leather bags
and journals, paper greeting cards and collage books.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: Franklin Pike to right on Pine Woods Ln., Left of Silverleaf. OR M.M. 152 Blueridge Parkway, to Silverleaf.
6. Out There - Charlie Brouwer’s Studio and Sculpture Trail
540-250-2966
268 Akers Road NW. Willis, VA. 24380 *
Constructed wood sculptures, works on paper & work in progress
in the studio, 25 large-scale sculptures on a 3/4 mile trail through woods and field.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: From Floyd: Rt. 8 N for 4.3 miles and turn left on Ridge View Rd. In 6.5 Miles turn right on Alum Ridge Rd. for 0.5 mile & turn left on Sawmill Hill Rd. In one mile, turn right on Akers Rd. NW Half mile on left.
7. Parlour Pottery
Homepages: parlourpottery.com, honaleighceramics.com
Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/ParlourPottery
540-929-0024
7164 Conner Road NE. Copper Hill, VA. 24079 *
Proto-Porcelain and Porcelain, wheel-thrown pottery for your home and table. Some handmade porcelain Jewelry.
8. Phoenix Hardwoods
Homepage: phoenix-hardwoods.com
Shop: phoenix-hardwoods.com/store
540-745-7475
2540 Floyd Hwy. N.. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Handcrafted, unique furniture & gifts using local hardwoods. Live-edge slab stools, tables, beds, cutting boards & much more!
9. Poor Farm Pottery
Homepages: andreadenniston.com &
Etsy Shops: etsy.com/shop/AndreaDenniston &
etsy.com/Shop/PoorFarmPotteryShop
540-745-3578
1405 Poor Farm Road SE. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Andrea's inlaid and brightly glazed porcelain and Seth's ash glazed stoneware pottery fill their onsite gallery. Workshop tours during the event will be provided
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: ¼ mile off of Franklin Pike on the right, our gallery and workshop are accessible down the gravel driveway visible from Poor Farm Road.
10. Red Sheep Workshop @ Bird and Hopper Farm
birdandhopperfarm.com/red-sheep-workshop.html
540-745-4280
747 Graham RD NW. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
We are large-scale mosaic artists (e.g. sculpture, murals). Our studio is located on our 40 acre farm where we raise heirloom veggies and icelandic sheep.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: South from town on 221 approximately 6 miles. Turn right on Laurel Branch Rd. Take first left on Graham Rd. We are first drive on right. Studio is in the barn.
11. River Farm Studios and Glassworks
703-731-6836
428 Sowers Mill Dam Road. Riner, VA. 24149 *
There are two studios. The lower level is a hot glass studio making
sculptural glass pieces and the upper level produces guitars, violins and ukuleles (also banjos and mandolins).
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: From Christiansburg, turn left off of Rte 8 onto Rte 602, go about 1/2 mile, turn right on Rte 617 across bridge, turn left on Sowers Mill Dam Rd other side of bridge. From Floyd, take Rte 8 toward Christiansburg for about 8 miles. Turn right on Rt. 617 (Carriage Rd). Bear right to stay on Rte 617 (white Oak Grove Rd.) to the river. Turn right (prior to crossing the bridge) on Sowers Mill Dam Rd. to 446
12. Sarah McCarthy Pottery
540-250-8361
512 Fairview Church Rd.. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Eclectic, funky, handmade ceramics, and ceramic jewelry. Studio is close to town, near the blue ridge parkway, refreshments served.
13. Starroot Art and Music
Homepage: www.starroot.com
Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/Starrootgallery
540-922-2890
222 Milky Way NW. Riner, VA. 24149 *
Starroot Art: Come visit starroot's vibrant studio of joyful visionary
folkart for all ages. Original art, prints & postcards with musical themes, animals and more!
14. Wrenn Pottery
Homepage:www.wrennpottery.com
Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/WrennPottery
704-562-9825
227 Remington Road, SE. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Wrenn Pottery creates functional porcelain pottery for the home
and table. Located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile marker 153.5. Throwing demos throughout the tour.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: Traveling north on Parkway, Remington is a right turn onto a gravel road. Mine is the first paved driveway on the right.
Galleries & Shops
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15. Bell Gallery and Garden
540-745-4494
112 N Locust St.. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
We feature the region's best arts & crafts, landscape photography,
pressed floral art, hand-crafted jewelry, garden art, gifts, and more. A fun place to shop! Free refreshments. Daily craft and art demos from 3-5 pm. And a plant and herb sale!
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: Downtown Floyd, near the light
16. Floyd Country Store
Homepage: floydcountrystore.com
Shop: floydcountrystore.com/shop
540-745-4563
206 South Locust Street. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Delicious, homemade food and desserts, shopping and local handicrafts. Ice cream and soda favorites in the Soda Fountain, and live music throughout the week.
17. New Mountain Mercantile
facebook.com/MercantileOfFloyd/
540-745-4278
114 S. Locust St. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Visit the New Mountain Mercantile and enjoy a Floyd favorite since 1991. The Mercantile features art handcrafted in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and women’s clothing by Habitat and Plume and
Thread. Experience the works of talented local artists, featuring stained glass, essential oils, incense, jewelry, pottery, tie dye, wood crafts, and much, much more!
18. The Maggie Gallery
Shop: www.themaggiegalleryonlinestore.com
(540) 745-8000
187 North Locust Street. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Drop by to enjoy the creations of multi-talented artists in oil,
acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink and more as well as hand-crafted furniture with wood-burned images, colorful pottery, and many other gifts. Art demonstrations, refreshments, and porch-rocking available!
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: Maggie Gallery is one block north of the light on the corner of Locust Street (VA Route 8) and Oxford Street.
Farm / Farm Store
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19. Mellowspring Family Farms, LLC
www.mellowspringfamilyfarms.com
540-745-2496
788 Tuggles Gap Road. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Heritage breed animals - Jacob sheep, ducks, turkeys & geese!
Yurt rentals! Visit our BeStillery for farm-made arts & gifts! Bestillery shop open. Guided tours to visit animals and yurts.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: Route 8 to Tuggles Gap Rd SW (at the Blue Ridge Parkway). One mile down. Turn at farm sign on left.
Eat & Sleep
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20. 5 Mile Mountain Distillery
540-745-4495
489 Floyd Hwy. S.. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Come have a Moonshine Tasting or Cocktail, and purchase a bottle of hand made spirits from the top of the Blue Ridge!
21. Buffalo Mountain Brewery and McDaniel's Tavern
www.buffalomountainbrewery.com
540-745-2491
332 Webbs Mill Rd. N. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Great locally produced craft beer in a Irish Tavern/Pub atmosphere. Indoor/outdoor seating, firepits, games and weekly food specials.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: 7/10 of a mile from stoplight on Webbs Mill Rd. N
22. Chantilly Farm
Homepage: www.chantillyfarm.com
Shop Chantilly Farm Merchandise: chantillyfarmmerch.com
540-808-4984
2697 Franklin Pike SE. Floyd, Va. 24091 *
Tent Camping / RV / Lodging / Hiking / Biking Trails / 9 Hole Disc Golf / 200 Acre Recreation/ Picnic Area
23. Hotel Floyd
540-745-6081
300 Rick Lewis Way. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Hotel Floyd offers travelers and visitors a restful retreat with all the modern amenities for a comfortable, pleasurable stay.
Visitor Information
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24. Floyd Center for the Arts
540-745-2784
220 Parkway Lane S.. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Community Arts Center with resident artists, formal gallery, gift shop and open studios. Workshops available. Maps & tour information, additional sites, and friendly staff will be on-site for the duration of the tour. Learn more about our creative community and our regional artists and artisans.
25. Floyd County Visitor Center
540-745-4407
109 East Main St.. Floyd, VA. 24091 *
Visitor information center opened and staffed 7 days a week. June Tour Info: Maps & tour information. Open all tour days for tour and Floyd information.
* Please Note: Not all of the trail tour sites have regular
business hours and due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most are closed to the public right now. Please contact specific sites to discuss visiting
their studios or purchasing their work.
